Windows media player gets stuck in video but audio continues

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• Windows media player does not automatically open a video file on a Web site but I save it and open the file with Windows media player to play the video or audio recording.

  Windows media player does not automatically open a video file on a Web site but I save it and open the file with Windows media player to play the video or audio recording. I used to be able to play any video or audio file in any site!

  Hello

  Try resetting the default associations for WMP and IE.

  How to set default Associations for a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/83196-default-programs-program-default-associations.html
  How to associate a file Type of Extension to a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/69758-default-programs.html

  If necessary:

  How Unassociate a Type of Extension file in Vista - and a utility to help
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91920-unassociate-file-extention-type.html
  Restore the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
  How to view and change an Extension of filename on Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/103171-file-name-extension.html

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  Also follow these steps:

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  Then, if necessary:

  Have you recently installed another player?

  Reset your associations for WMP and IE.

  How to set default Associations for a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/83196-default-programs-program-default-associations.html
  How to associate a file Type of Extension to a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/69758-default-programs.html

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  Do this to reregister the Jscript.dll and Vbscript.dll files.

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  type or copy and paste-> regsvr32 jscript.dll
  Press enter

  type or copy and paste-> regsvr32 vbscript.dll
  Press enter

  Restart and if all goes well, it will run now.

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  Have you recently added stores or ANY application from Stardock?

  Using 64-bit Vista?

  Can you think of recent things you did in WMP which could be the cause? You added another
  reader recently or an add-on for WMP?

  When I try to use Windows Media Player 11, the program does not start, or some UI elements
  are empty - a Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925704/en-us

  Maybe something here
  http://msmvps.com/blogs/chrisl/articles/17315.aspx
  and here
  http://msmvps.com/blogs/chrisl/Archive/2004/10/30/17399.aspx

  Check here the news of WMP11
  http://zachd.com/PSS/PSS.html

  I hope this helps.

  I hope this helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 11 HAS NO VIDEO BUT SOUND

  I downloaded and paid for the codec suggested Microsoft. Updated my Nvidia video card and it installed firefox plugin for WMP.  I can't get a video image, but get the sound when you try to play a dvd or the downloaded video. Not sure what to try next? Should I just remove WMp 11 and redownload it? Suggetions?

  Hi CLB43,

  Generally, this problem should be solved by installing the video codec. In my view, re - install the video codec should solve the problem.

  Also, make sure the file format you are trying to play if it is supported by WMP11 or not.

  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player

  Can what types of video files I play in Windows Media Player?

  You can also try to reduce hardware acceleration:
  1. click on start in the lower left corner of Windows Vista.
  2. click on Control Panel, click appearance and personalization, click personalization, click display settings and then click Advanced settings.
  3. click on the Troubleshooting tab, and then click on change settings.

  Note: The settings will be disabled if the graphics card driver does not support disabling hardware acceleration.

  4. move the hardware acceleration slider until it is one notch to the right of None. It is the basis of acceleration.
  5. click OK twice, and then close the window.

  Let us know if it helps.

  Kind regards
  Clement Kumar.

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer. Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Windows Media Player - no sound for videos

  Windows Media Player 11 - will play videos (.) MOD files) and the DVD but with NO AUDIO.  It plays music (.mp3) files fine with sound, so I know the speakers work fine.  PowerDVD program will play audio and video very well, but no Media Player (or RealPlayer besides).  I seem to recall having this problem of her before but was able to get it fixed somehow.  I had to reformat my computer during the winter well and now again manage this noise problem.  I don't know if it's a codec issue or what, and if it's a codec problem I have no idea how to fix this.  I use Windows XP SP 3.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thank you.

  NateEgg

  Windows Media Player 11 - will play videos (.) MOD files) and the DVD but with NO AUDIO.  It plays music (.mp3) files fine with sound, so I know the speakers work fine.  PowerDVD program will play audio and video very well, but no Media Player (or RealPlayer besides).  I seem to recall having this problem of her before but was able to get it fixed somehow.  I had to reformat my computer during the winter well and now again manage this noise problem.  I don't know if it's a codec issue or what, and if it's a codec problem I have no idea how to fix this.  I use Windows XP SP 3.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thank you.

  NateEgg

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  * No Audio when playing a DVD *.
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  No guarantee... but installing an AC3 Filter can be
  worth a try:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  AC3Filter downloads
  http://AC3Filter.NET/wiki/Download_AC3Filter
  (tests - AC3Filter full 2.6.0b)

  Ignore the button 'Download' giant and scroll down
  the page slightly and on the left, click on the text: "AC3Filter full 2.6.0b"

  Download the filter on your desktop and install from there.

• Windows Media Player cannot play the videos

  Since the last 2 months I find that my Windows Media Player cannot play the videos. After having tried many, I installed the third-party Codec such as GOM Player, GOM DECODER and GOM converter on an experimental basis. For all its operation I installed that for the second time (test period = 1 month). Now, I found some unusual - the entire screen with prop-up Windows began to appear "foggy, unusually large screen, Visuality fuzzy." So GOM was 'uninstalled' in the menu 'program & feature. When he learned from the Microsoft Forum I installed k - lite Codec system. Now, some of my videos recorded under 'Image' menu works fine. But the videos stored in the "library" of WMP is not reacting. I need your advice. Again, in a prop-up window of K-Lite has asked to opt feither for: (i) (ii) repairs, (Iii) remove or change. I opted for changing file Windows Vista Codec - was the selection was appropriate? Should I opt for Vista Codec file repair?

  BASAB ROY, * address email is removed from the privacy *

  Hi SONIA ROY.

  ·         What happens when you try to play videos in Windows Media Player?

  ·         You get the error message?

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Follow the steps in the article.

  Solve problems in Windows Media Player

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-problems-in-Windows-Media-Player

  Method 2: Update the latest codecs and look for the question.

  Codecs: Frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/codecs-frequently-asked-questions

• Windows Media Player sound only during video playback

  Windows Media Player won't PLAY VIDEO (MOVIES); ONLY SOUND CAN BE HEARD.

  Can someone please?  I go crazy - my windows media player will not play anything except the sound on videos (films are so far the problem).  She claims codecs are updated automatically, I'm too scared to download some unknown codec. I tried everything I know to do and I'm not too bad to understand such things.  I am now at a loss.  What is the problem here? BTW-Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit, Toshiba laptop.  I think that Media Player 11.

  Volunteer J ~ THANK YOU very MUCH FOR THE REPLY! I WILL RESPECT ALL THE SOLUTIONS YOU HAVE TO OFFER!  From what I can tell, they are my videos (movies) transferred from the cd to the media player.  Videos of "sample" provided pre work ok.  My films all have the extension .avi at the end, that's why I don't understand why they will play only the sound of the film, not the actual Visual part. . AVI should be accompanied by my windows media player.  As I said, I'm pretty decent to deal with such things as a result of working with a lot of "technicians" in recent years; This is why I do not bother anyone here, but I am at a loss for what to do. If it's codecs, I don't want to take the risk to download a bad codec and corrupting my system.  Already checked the updates of Media player, there are not available at this time.  She has also set to automatically download codecs.  Man, it drives me crazy!  ConfusedOne70 aka Michelle

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  If you download the following free utility... you can drag.
  an AVI file on it and it will tell you the codec it needs.

  Download GSpot
  http://www.free-codecs.com/download/GSpot.htm
  (left-click the text: "Download GSpot")
  (on the next screen...
  left click: 'Download [GSpot 2.70]')

  You don't have to install it... just unzip and run in left
  by clicking on... GSpot.exe...

  See the following articles:

  GSpot Super quick start
  http://www.headbands.com/GSpot/v26x/Quick_Start.html

  Evaluation of video files and Codecs with GSpot
  http://www.windowsmoviemakers.NET/PapaJohn/68/GSpot.aspx

  I guess these can be XviD files and you can get the XviD
  Codec at the following link:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  XviD Codec
  http://www.xvidmovies.com/codec/

  XviD FAQ
  http://www.xvidmovies.com/FAQ/

  Volunteer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience J - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• My Windows media player cannot play the videos / movies.

  My Windows media player cannot play the videos / movies. When I try to play a video/movie it gives me just the fixed image of the starting part but the sound continues to play. How can I fix it?

  I also tried with VLC media player and all I get is a black screen empty and also the audio continues.
  Help, please
  Thank you.

  Hello
  1. you receive an error message?
  2. What is the file format of videos you're trying to play?
  3. it happens with a particular video or it occurs with all the other videos?

  Method 1:
  Please follow the given link:
  You receive an error message of codec or audio plays video but does not play when you play media files in Windows Media Player 11 (also applies to WMP 12)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/926373

  method 2:
  Update video drivers and check.

  Follow the given link:
  Updated a hardware driver that is not working properly
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

  Method 3:
  Reduce hardware acceleration and check

  (a) with the right button on the desktop and choose personalize.
  (b) click on display settings.
  (c) in the display settings window, click on advanced settings.
  (d) display the Troubleshooting tab.
  (e) click on change settings.
  (f) to reduce hardware acceleration.

• How can I block Windows media player-all function or video?

  OK, I have one of four newspapers-ons in my pc that is locked down pretty tight where the only thing I want to work is word processor (WordPerfect and starting Word version).  My teenage son has impulse control issues, which gives more access means that it is wandering and not on the task.  Theoretically, he likes to play music while working on school assignments (writing) on the computer.  The problem is that apparently in addition to the execution of music files already resident on our pc and external drive, he inserted DVD in the dvd player and movies run (secretly) that are played to use the features of Windows media player.  My preference would be to hell video functionality or the ability to use the DVD drive under this opening of session and leave the ability of audio file.  Is there a way to do this?

  Alternatively, if I install another drive, can I block the video features of a different player and block the drive windows completely?

  Hi Akphoneguy,

  We understand that you want to restrict your teenager using Windows Media Player to play the video file but without impact on music files. However, the feature that you are curious about is currently not available in Family Safety. It can only restrict the entire working application and not a specific feature within the application. If you think that restrict certain features of any application is a convenient feature to have safe family, we suggest that submit you it as a feature request to Microsoft who appreciates your comments and considers that the suggestion of a future versions. Here is the link where you can fill out our feedback form.

  https://feedback.live.com

  In regards to your idea to install a new drive and Windows Media Player blocking completely, as now, we have no information for the player who can perform the function you are looking for. We can only suggest what to look for any media player that may able to do using your search engine preferred.

  If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to reply to this message and we will do our best to help you.

  Thank you.

• Help! my Windows media player plays my AVI files but stops and closes at random!

  my Windows media player plays my AVI files but stops and closes at random after about 20 minutes... its only recently started to do this in the last week or 2?

  Hello

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  After the above - your codec may be damaged or need to be modernised.

  Determine if 32 or 64 bits.

  Start - type in the search box-> Winver find upstairs and double-click on - check version (64-bit will tell 64bits)

  After that the foregoing, add codec - get these 32 bit if:

  -Free - CCCP also get free tool of insurgents
  http://CCCP-project.NET/
  http://www.freewaregenius.com/2007/02/09/CCCP-codec-pack/

  FFDSHOW - free
  http://sourceforge.NET/projects/ffdshow/

  Check here:

  Plug-ins for Windows Media Player
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/plugins.aspx

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  If 64-bit:

  Read this 1st and go that route, or use the one below.

  http://www.Vistax64.com/sound-audio/152850-Vista-codec-pack-32bit-64bit-Media-Player-codecs.html

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  If 64-bit Vista - can run WMP in 32 or 64 bit mode.

  Or try these: download - SAVE - go to the place where your put them RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN.

  For 32-bit use these - OR those listed above that I prefer.

  K - Lite Codec Pack 5.0.5 & K-Lite Codec Pack 5.0.5 update
  http://www.codecguide.com/

  Use them for 64-bit:

  K - Lite Codec Pack (64-bit) 2.6.0
  http://www.codecguide.com/

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  You know that you use WMP 32 or 64

  Change, change or set 64 - Bit Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) in Windows Vista x 64 as default
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/01/19/switch-change-or-set-64-bit-Windows-Media-Player-11-WMP11-in-Windows-Vista-x64-as-default/

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  VLC needs, of no use so usually Codec as a backup when asked to support associations of files just say no.

  VLC - free
  http://www.videolan.org/VLC/

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Why observed my windows Media Player flat mpeg-4 video clips of my nokia n7 momile? Ive tried also nokia ovi suite, without success. What are the alternatives to play my clips on the pc

  Why observed my windows Media Player flat mpeg-4 video clips of my nokia n7 momile? Ive tried also nokia ovi suite, without success. What are the alternatives to play my clips on the pc

  Might be interesting to try to download and install a
  the following freeware media players:

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  VLC Media Player
  http://www.filehippo.com/download_vlc/
  (works on XP/Vista/7)
  (name of the file to download: vlc - 2.0.1 - win32.exe)

  Media Player Classic Home Cinema
  http://MajorGeeks.com/Media_Player_Classic_Home_Cinema_d6213.html
  (works on XP/Vista/7)
  (name of the file to download: MPC - HomeCinema.1.6.2.4902.x 86 .exe)

• My windows vista SP 2, the windows media player 11 will not rip CD audio discs. Windows media 11 a player able to rip CD audio disc, but now, it won't rip CD audio disc.

  My windows XP SP2, the windows media player 11 not to rip CD audio discs. My windows media player 11 on my computer Vista SP 2 was able to rip an audio CD disc, but now it not to rip CD audio discs. The type of CD that I'm tearing on my Windows media player 11 is the one who plays on the stereo and a CD player.  What is the solution? Help.

  My windows XP SP2, the windows media player 11 not to rip CD audio discs. My windows media player 11 on my computer Vista SP 2 was able to rip an audio CD disc, but now it not to rip CD audio discs. The type of CD that I'm tearing on my Windows media player 11 is the one who plays on the stereo and a CD player.  What is the solution? Help.

  ===================================================
  It is possible that your optical drive requires maintenance or replacement.

  In addition, the following links may be worth a visit:

  (314060) your CD or DVD drive is missing
  or is not recognized by Windows or other programs
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314060
  (Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8)

  (925718) you cannot view, add, or delete items in the library
  in Windows Media Player 11
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/925718/en-us

  Can't rip a CD in Windows Media 11-Vista Home Premium
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-pictures/cannot-rip-CDs-in-Windows-Media-Player-11-Vista/06a4c90e-6e75-4aa6-b9cd-7933fd46ab63

  Good luck...

• Windows Media Center won't play video, but Windows Media Player will be?

  I'm reading a video .avi with the xvid codec. I installed the codec earlier and it plays fine in Windows Media Player, but when I try to play in Windows Media Center, it indicates that one or more codecs are required to play this file, but they cannot be found. I know I would just watch with Windows Media Player instead of Media Center, but I want to watch it on my Media Center extension (my Xbox). I'm running Windows Vista Ultimate, 64-bit. Why does Windows Media Player with this codec and Windows Media Center not work? How can I solve this problem?

  -Slick05_1

  Hi Slick05_1,

  Thanks for the replies on the forum.

  Given that the Microsoft Vista Media Center and XBOX do not play the files suggest it would need to be a codec which solves the problem or maybe file conversion which would solve the problems you are experiencing.  Since the codecs for files is not something written by Microsoft, we do not have the information for that in our system.

  What I suggest is to go to your search engine preferred and in the search line and typing "is possible to play VLC on XBOX.

  WARNING:

  Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  What I suggest also done an online search using your favorite search engine for "play MKV files in Vista x 64 Media Center" to find whether there may be suggestions about codecs or these codecs created by other organizations then Microsoft.

  Please let us know if you are able to get this to work for you.

  Best regards

  Debbie
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• My Windows Media Player will play the video of an MPG file, but it will not play the sound. What is the cause?

  I do video editing.  I transferred my camera video file and Windows Media Player played the video and audio very well at the beginning.  I edited the file with editing software and exported the file again.  Now, the sound will not play using WMP but it will play if I use video editing software.

  As a result, I've uploaded new files from the camera and now WMP not give me sound on those either.  If something seems to be affected by my WMP.  Any help you can give would be much appreciated.

  Hi rgosmond,

  (a) don't you get any specific error message when you play the video?

  (b) what is the file format of the resulting video file after editing by using the video editing software?

  (c) you are able to play the files on the computer? You hear the sound?

  I suggest you try the following steps:

  O make sure that windows MediaPlayer is not muted, press F7 on the keyboard to turn the sound back on.

  Ø check if the volume is at a minimum in Media Player, press F9 on the keyboard to increase the volume.

  Verify that the default audio device is correctly set

  1. click on start, type Sound in the box to start the search.

  2. click on sound in the results of search at the top of the start menu.

  3. click on the tab reading notice the check mark next to the default device. For most users, the default device is speakers. Make sure that the audio settings are configured as expected. Follow these steps:

  4. on the playback tab, select the playback device, click Properties, click the Advanced tab and make sure that the default Format is set to the value you expect. When you are finished, close this window to return to the previous window.

  5. on the playback tab, select the playback device, click on configure and make sure that the configurations are set correctly.

  6. If the sound settings are well positioned, you are using speakers as the audio device and your speakers are already set as the default device, go to method 5 now.

  7. Select the audio device you want as the default audio device and then click on set as default.

  8. click OK to save your settings and close the sound dialog box.

  Now, check if the problem is resolved.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Windows media player will not play videos that I created a few years back. they use to play very well; now, I received the acquired codec error message. I use wmp 11

  My old videos in my windows media player will not play. acquire CODECS rises. I get audio but not video for all the movies at home. Movies that I downloaded and clips play very well. How can I fix it. I use wmp 11.

  Hello satindoll11233,

  1. What is the exact error message you get when you try to play videos?

  2. What is the format of the videos that you try to play?

  3. are you able to play other files with Windows Media Player?

  Media Player will not be able to play video files, if there are no required codecs or video format is not supported by Media Player.

  I suggest you to check the format of the video you are trying to play. You can also try the steps in the article to resolve this problem:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/926373

  Thank you
  Irfan H, Engineer Support Microsoft Answers. Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Using Windows Media Player to download the video in an Apple ITouch/IPod

  Help! Is it possible, using the 'Sync' feature to download video stored in Windows Media Player in an apple ITouch/IPod? I tried to create a playlist, and then using the synchronization function, but it doesn't seem to work. Help, please!

  Hi Yosimitesam36,

  Windows Media Player is not compatible with the iPod. You may need to purchase a plug-in to sync the IPod to your windows media player.

  Or you need to get help from Apple try to download iTunes from the IPod website:

  www.Apple.com/support/

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.